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title: "Textile Art Collaborations | Tharangini Studio Bangalore"
description: "Experience unique textile collaborations between Tharangini Studio and global artists. We blend traditional Indian handblock printing with international contemporary designs."
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# Cross-Cultural Textile Collaborations and Global Design Partnerships

Tribe Verified · Collaborating with artists across four continents.

By [Tharangini Studio](https://mytribe.in/tharangini-studio) · Workshops available online and at Studio in Sadashivnagar · ₹4,200 per person (estimate)

Part of [Block Printing Workshops & Experiences](https://mytribe.in/tharangini-studio/block-printing-workshops-experiences). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/tharangini-studio/block-printing-workshops-experiences/gallery)

Craft has no borders. At Tharangini, we bridge traditional Indian handblock printing with global contemporary design, bringing unique stories from studios like Bábbarra in Australia and universities like Parsons to our Bangalore workshop.

## Photos and videos

- ![Behind the scenes with the ABC Network Australia. We were honored to be featured in their series on design and culture, sharing the story of our studio with a global audience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0a337b3c-86c8-48a4-b5c1-ae43c2f5a91a)
- ![A group of global textile enthusiasts from Textile Travells after a workshop. We love sharing notes on sustainability and natural dye techniques with fellow artisans from around the world, like those from Oaxaca, Mexico.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0ae9522d-3feb-41ce-b827-f9347a44f680)
- ![Our founder, Padmini Govind, presenting at Parsons School of Design in New York. We enjoy these community conversations, sharing our craft and looking forward to future collaborations with the next generation of textile designers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1b8cb930-c678-4201-aabf-d3f89c704534)
- ![We were delighted to host the Consul General for Bengaluru and the CEO of the Centre for Australia-India Relations. Our journey with Australian institutions is a lasting one, highlighted by our collaboration with the Bábbarra Aboriginal Women's Centre.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/23ce80c7-6620-483b-afa8-09deef4c9e73)
- ![A print designed by a student from the University of Technology Sydney. Our virtual studio program with UTS allows students to design their own blocks, which we then carve in Bangalore for them to print with in Sydney.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/24b38b60-64a1-4101-b403-8b622056c040)
- ![Our collaborative exhibit, 'Karri-djarrk-durrkmiri,' in Darwin, Australia. Here, artists from Tharangini and the Bábbarra Women's Centre conduct a joint block printing and lino printing workshop.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/24f31252-b610-4df9-a460-c9e7cc4f4e2b)
- [Video: A video from our virtual collaboration with the University of Technology Sydney. Students learn our sustainable print methods through a series of films, then design their own blocks to be carved by our artisans.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2c382f4f-3e6a-4082-88ce-29cf3f3cb741)
- ![Filming a segment for ABC Network Australia in our studio. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with their talented crew and share the intricacies of our craft.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3252909a-3a59-47db-8db9-913d3f8bc4d9)
- ![An artist from the Bábbarra Women's Centre learning to carve a woodblock at our studio. This hands-on exchange of skills is at the heart of our cross-cultural partnership.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/344d3a16-cf31-4079-9db7-1417bed5a4a3)
- ![A powerful image of cultural exchange. An artist from the Bábbarra Women's Centre in Australia and one of our master printers work together, their hands united by the craft of block printing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3ec46186-c28c-403f-a1a4-6985ecb6bb24)
- ![Our founder, Padmini Govind, speaking to students at the Parsons School of Design. These conversations are vital for building bridges between traditional craft and contemporary design education.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4cf8d9cd-4fbe-43bd-be21-0a6661468592)
- ![An artist from the Bábbarra Women's Centre proudly holds a woodblock carved from her design. This project is about translating ancestral stories from one medium (lino) to another (wood).](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/56920791-8e6a-4bf2-8d23-bc9b2d615fec)
- ![Artists from the Bábbarra Women's Centre examining a newly carved woodblock. In studying and translating each artwork, we seek to learn more about Arnhem Land and its beautiful culture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5758a0d6-2af8-4523-ae16-cb4d6215c832)
- ![New woodblocks carved for artist Abigail Gurawiliwili of the Bábbarra Women's Centre. She will travel to India to learn woodblock printing with us, continuing this beautiful cultural exchange.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6051b14e-7425-42aa-a378-c44dcbc74d4f)
- ![The ABC Network Australia crew filming an interview in our garden. We are always happy to open our doors and share the story of our heritage studio with the world.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8b5e5c89-0d47-4f31-93b7-8d765a4892b8)
- ![An artist from the Bábbarra Women's Centre and our master printer, united in their craft. Language was superfluous when our artisans met; their hands did the talking.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8fe46549-0909-4627-a7d6-ae5775ca5c25)
- ![The film crew from ABC Network Australia setting up a shot in our studio. It was fascinating to see our workspace through their lenses.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/986725c6-a17f-42c2-9a74-e0b96e77c601)
- ![Behind the scenes of our filming with ABC Network Australia. The crew captured a whole new side of Tharangini, from our natural dye process to the intricate work at the printing tables.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9d7d7b3a-492d-49c9-8361-51e9a6f7b224)
- ![Our founder, Padmini Govind, during a presentation at Parsons School of Design. Sharing our story with students and faculty is a wonderful way to inspire future collaborations.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a155ad54-95b3-486f-b775-3bcee7561874)
- ![We are delighted to continue our collaboration with the artisans of Bábbarra Designs. Here, they are selecting lino prints in their courtyard to be translated into woodblocks at our studio in India.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a4846ac0-46a6-48ed-90ba-6c332dee7148)
- ![A block printed at our studio by Deborah Wurrkidj of Bábbarra Designs. This was part of their initial visit, which sparked our ongoing, deep collaboration.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b467d62a-d1fa-41fc-b1c4-5424f8f5160a)
- ![A conversation in our garden with the Australian Consul General. These visits strengthen our Indo-Australian partnerships and support our collaborative projects.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ba4b1554-bdef-4bbb-8137-613dc6c996bd)
- [Video: An artist from the Bábbarra Women's Centre demonstrating lino printing during a workshop in Darwin. Our collaboration involves both sharing our woodblock techniques and learning from their expertise.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bfde13c8-8f81-48dd-90b9-9e01725521dc)
- ![An artist from the Bábbarra Women's Centre learning to block print at our studio. This hands-on exchange is the most powerful way to share knowledge and build connections.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c5328ee2-b854-4418-b8ee-55dfdf5fe291)
- ![Artists from the Bábbarra Women's Centre selecting their lino prints, which will be sent to our studio to be carved into durable teak woodblocks, preserving their designs for future generations.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c5d42ccb-7826-4597-8a43-a3b42a909dd0)
- ![Our founder Padmini Govind with the Australian Consul General, examining our archive of woodblocks. These meetings are crucial for fostering the cultural partnerships that we cherish.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cd056298-ce2e-4805-b82f-39c4eca4cada)
- ![A lecture at Parsons School of Design in New York. We believe in sharing the stories of our artisans and the history of our craft with a global academic community.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cf05a7fd-f52b-4ee3-8a0f-5556231f53df)
- ![Artists from the Bábbarra Women's Centre in their home studio, surrounded by the lino tiles that form the basis of our collaboration.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d3c4a70f-f620-44e3-9470-38ee3ce9d189)
- ![Students at Parsons School of Design in New York gather to look at our textiles and blocks. It's a moment of tangible connection between our Bangalore studio and the future of fashion.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d7ad2f34-b16e-49ab-8938-a7d220e94370)
- ![American artist Rebecca Gilbert with our master carver, Ramu anna, holding a print and the block it was made from. This is a beautiful symbol of their successful artistic collaboration.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d8b59605-38ec-4ce0-98ec-a433228b811f)
- ![A workshop in Darwin, Australia, where our founder Padmini Govind introduces the art of woodblock printing to a new audience, alongside our partners from the Bábbarra Women's Centre.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e4bd4d5c-fb52-4f56-8cd6-e459c11b139b)
- [Video: A video tour of our collaborative exhibition, 'Karri-djarrk-durrkmiri,' in Darwin. The exhibit showcases the beautiful textiles created by both Tharangini and Bábbarra artisans.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ef680c96-ecc8-4b65-9686-95017cc7f85b)
- ![A joyful moment at the opening of our exhibition in Bangalore. Artists from Bábbarra Women's Centre and our Tharangini team celebrate the culmination of our collaborative work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f3e37a24-9c85-4624-9bcf-eda3cf395675)
- ![The film crew from ABC Network Australia capturing our artisan Banu in her element, surrounded by the plants she uses for our natural dyes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f78ca578-1c90-456a-b108-5372eccf7919)

## About Global Connections & Collaborations

When we partner with international studios, our process goes beyond just printing. We translate complex lino prints or digital designs from collaborators into hand-carved teak wood blocks, bridging the gap between their home culture and our Bangalore-based artisans. It is a slow, iterative exchange that transforms global artistic visions into tangible, hand-printed textile stories.

Craft thrives on dialogue. Our work with international partners, from the Bábbarra Women's Centre in Australia to the University of Technology Sydney, is proof that textile art speaks a universal language. When students at UTS design patterns that reflect their own sense of place, they send them to us, and our master artisans carve them onto teak blocks. This transforms a digital sketch in Sydney into a physical, hand-printed textile in Bangalore.

These partnerships are not just exchanges of technique. They are deep, multi-layered conversations. We have worked with indigenous artists to translate complex lino designs into wooden blocks, preserving their stories on fabric. Whether it is hosting international textile enthusiasts for a week-long intensive or connecting with the Parsons School of Design, our goal remains the same: to keep this heritage alive by finding its place in the modern, global landscape. If you are a designer, an educator, or an organization looking to explore the intersection of traditional handblock printing and your own medium, we invite you to join the conversation.

## About Tharangini Studio

We are Tharangini, a family of artisans and custodians of heritage by the Sankey Tank in Bangalore. We see our studio as a living library of 6000 vintage blocks, constantly evolving through conversations with designers and students from around the world.

[See all of Tharangini Studio's services](https://mytribe.in/tharangini-studio)

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